Concerts and Tour Dates
Aretha Franklin cancels Brooklyn shows after fall
Aug 04, 2010 08:51 EDT
Aretha Franklin breaks ribs in fall, says she will miss 2 concerts in Brooklyn next week. Aretha Franklin says she's recovering from a fall and will miss two free concerts in New York.
Fox launches new country music awards show
Aug 02, 2010 19:09 EDT
New American Country Awards show to premiere on Fox Dec. 6 in Las Vegas. There are the CMAs, the ACMs and the CMTs, and come December, country music will have a new awards show: the ACAs.
Japan maestro Ozawa readies comeback after cancer surgery
Aug 02, 2010 00:14 EDT
Acclaimed Japanese conductor Seiji Ozawa plans a comeback concert next month, declaring he has started his "second life" after surgery for esophagus cancer and seven months of treatment.
Jazz singer Jarreau leaves hospital in France
Aug 01, 2010 06:51 EDT
MARSEILLE, France (Reuters) - U.S. jazz singer Al Jarreau was discharged from hospital on Sunday after being treated for heart problems and plans to continue his European tour on Tuesday, hospital authorities in Marseille said.
Singer Al Jarreau discharged from French hospital
Aug 01, 2010 06:23 EDT
Singer Al Jarreau discharged from French hospital after being treated there. A French cardiologist who's been treating Al Jarreau says the Grammy-award winning singer has been discharged from the hospital, more than a week after he was admitted.
Bright Eyes plans concert to fight immigration law
Jul 29, 2010 08:04 EDT
Bright Eyes headlines concert supporting ACLU fight against Fremont law on illegal immigrants. Bright Eyes, Cursive and other Nebraska music acts will perform at a concert to raise money to fight a law that would ban the hiring of or renting to illegal immigrants in the Nebraska city of Fremont.
Frank Sinatra musical `Come Fly Away' to close
Jul 28, 2010 17:24 EDT
Frank Sinatra jukebox musical `Come Fly Away' to close on Broadway. The Frank Sinatra jukebox musical "Come Fly Away" will close on Broadway.
Former top diplomat Rice opts for Mozart concerto
Jul 28, 2010 12:41 EDT
PHILADELPHIA (Reuters) - Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice abandoned international affairs for a Mozart piano concerto on Tuesday, teaming up with Soul legend Aretha Franklin to perform at a charity concert.
Condoleezza Rice opts for Mozart concerto
Jul 28, 2010 10:02 EDT
PHILADELPHIA (Reuters) - Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice abandoned international affairs for a Mozart piano concerto on Tuesday, teaming up with Soul legend Aretha Franklin to perform at a charity concert.
Condoleezza Rice opts for Mozart concerto
Jul 28, 2010 10:02 EDT
PHILADELPHIA (Reuters) - Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice abandoned international affairs for a Mozart piano concerto on Tuesday, teaming up with Soul legend Aretha Franklin to perform at a charity concert.
Summary Box: Univision to settle payola charges
Jul 27, 2010 16:35 EDT
Summary Box: Univision to pay $1 million in payola settlement with Justice Department, FCC. THE CHARGES: The Justice Department and the Federal Communications Commission accused Univision Radio stations and their employees of accepting secret cash payments to give more frequent airplay to artists with Univision Music.
French doctor: Singer Al Jarreau getting better
Jul 27, 2010 12:19 EDT
A cardiologist who is treating Al Jarreau says the Grammy-winning singer's health is improving steadily.
Gilliam to direct YouTube webcast of Arcade Fire
Jul 27, 2010 06:39 EDT
Gilliam to direct webcast of Arcade Fire concert at NYC's Madison Square Garden on YouTube. Terry Gilliam will direct the live webcast of Arcade Fire's concert at New York City's Madison Square Garden.
Pigeon droppings halt Kings of Leon concert
Jul 26, 2010 13:47 EDT
Heavy storms and scorching temperatures have failed to deter rock bands from perforular target of the pigeons, whose droppings were a potential health hazard.
Louis Prima gets posthumous Hollywood star
Jul 26, 2010 07:49 EDT
'King of Swing' Louis Prima gets posthumous star on Hollywood Walk of Fame. "King of Swing" Louis Prima has received a posthumous star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in a centennial celebration that included dancing in the street to his big-band sounds.
Black Eyed Peas' E.N.D. tour has staying power
Jul 23, 2010 23:50 EDT
NEW YORK (Billboard) - Sitting in an Athens hotel room on a humid summer day in early July, Will.i.am recalls the days when he and his fellow members of the Black Eyed Peas made a collective $150 per show -- and were ecstatic about it.
US singer Al Jarreau 'stable' in French hospital
Jul 23, 2010 10:52 EDT
Veteran US singer Al Jarreau was in a stable but "worrying" condition in a French hospital on Friday after falling ill just before he was due to go on stage, health officials said.
US singer Al Jarreau critically ill in French hospital
Jul 23, 2010 10:04 EDT
Veteran US singer Al Jarreau was in a "critical" condition Friday in a French hospital where he was taken after falling ill just before he was due to go on stage, health officials said.
US singer Al Jarreau critically ill in French hospital
Jul 23, 2010 09:40 EDT
Veteran US singer Al Jarreau was in a "critical" condition Friday in a French hospital where he was taken after falling ill just before he was due to go stage, health officials said.
Arcade Fire, John Legend to stream concerts live
Jul 22, 2010 18:39 EDT
YouTube, Vevo launch live concert series 'Unstage,' kicking off with Arcade Fire. Within hours of most any concert, shaky and distorted footage of the show can be found online from front row or the balcony.
